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Brighter Futures 5K

Manheim, Pennsylvania, United States View on map
Nov 14, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Join us for our 8th annual Brighter Futures 5K on the Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail.

All proceeds from the 5K directly support the Friends of Pam Reynolds Memorial Scholarship, part of Kids' Chance of PA's named scholar partner program.

This is a professional, chip-timed event on a crushed stone trail that is flat, shaded, and scenic. Bring your whole family and enjoy a wonderful morning out in the country! 

Race Amenities

  • Goody bag if pre-registered by 10/24
  • Door prizes (must be present to win)
  • Water station, restrooms and free parking
  • Pre-race coffee and post-race refreshment

5K In-Person Awards

  • 1st Male/Female Overall Winners: $100
  • 2nd Male/Female Overall Winners: $50
  • 3rd Male/Female Overall Winners: $25

Recognition for top three male/female finishers in age groups: 19 & under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+

You must be present to receive your award--they will not be mailed.

5K Race - Virtual Option

Want to participate but can't make it on November 8th? Select the virtual option during registration. Virtual participants won't receive swag bags or awards, but if you submit your time by Monday, November 10th, you will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift certificate.

Pick your distance

Running

Brighter Futures 5K - Adult

On-Site Registration/Bib Pick-Up: 8:00 - 8:45 AM

Nov 14, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$25.00
Open

Virtual Brighter Futures 5K - Adult

Time submissions due by 11/10/25 midnight (ET) for entry into prize drawing.

Nov 14, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$25.00
Open

Virtual Brighter Futures 5K - Children 12 and under

Time submissions due by 11/10/25 midnight (ET) for entry into prize drawing.

Nov 14, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$10.00
Open

Brighter Futures 5K - Children 12 and under

On-Site Registration/Bib Pick-Up: 8:00 - 8:45 AM

Nov 14, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$10.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Manheim, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 7.0° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 15.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 3.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.2°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.9mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
59.5%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 14, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 14, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 59m

The sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 4:49 PM local time (EST) in Manheim on November 14, 2026 — 9h 59m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 15 Manheim events

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